Golden Microphone Award 2005
Mixed and mastered Cobra Czar’s “Horror”. Some of the heaviest bands I worked with over the years. It was recorded live during the Covid lockdown in Minneapolis.
Late night disco from Worldtown Soundsystem. Mixed and Produced by me and Ben Arsenal.
“Mattias has made a great career and is now very skilled as a sound engineer. He has been and still is, working with well-known artists and big tours in Europe, the USA, Australia, and Asia. He has also been a promoter for music festivals. Thanks to Mattias, we have developed one of our bigger successes in our product line: The Milab drum kit pack, based on the Milab VM-44-model.
Milab Microphones
Greger Admarker, Managing Director
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““Having toured with Mattias Nilsson all over, I would absolutely endorse and recommend his services to anyone seeking a Production Manager, Live Sound Engineer, Studio Engineer, or Album Producer.
Mattias has helped us usher into the new age of technology and harness its potential in our live show. He has been instrumental in the evolution of our live sound, our ability to produce live recordings, and helping us maintain a constant level of professionalism night after night.
Mike Schleibaum- Founding member of Darkest Hour
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Here with Pentagram at Magpie Recording Studio in Baltimore 2015.
“When Pentagram needed a producer who understood exactly the record this band needed, which was an energetic cross between the band’s two styles of music, 70s rock, and 80s heavy metal, there was no question who’d we’d hire.
Manager for Pentagram, In Solitude, Vampire/ Label Assistant at Housecore Records
- Sean “Pellet” Pelletier ”
After being postponed for years this tour finally took off and it was a success. With more than half of the tour sold out and 10 weeks on the road I’m proud we didn’t miss a show.
Darkest Hour Live in Lockdown was recorded at the legendary Black Cat Venue in Washington DC, 2020.
“Mattias is usually my go-to. His are very responsive, highly organized and my bands love working with him. His experience really shines through in those inevitable situations on the road that can be quite challenging.”
Derek Brewer - Manager - Shelter Music Group
Dying Fetus, Dance Gavin Dance and Veil Of Maya”
Had the pleasure of touring with Bodycount as they were on Mayhem Festival. This guy is a true entertainer.
“ I would highly recommend Mattias to anyone who’s looking for a Production Manager and/or Sound Engineer.
Founder Soilwork/ Product Development Manager - Marketing at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation
Peter Wichers
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Immortal headlining Wacken Open Air in front of 75000 people. It is still to date the biggest show I ever mixed. Absolutely an amazing experience.
Me and Larry Gold at the Studio. Over the years I’ve been fortunate to have worked with Larry on so many projects. Here we just finished recording two songs for Worldtown Soundsystem for their upcoming release Freedom and Don’t Tell.
For 18 months I toured the world with Sleeping with Sirens as their TM/FOH. We had many great tours but not without challenges. The touring industry has changed quite a bit after the Covid years. Finding reliable crew and procuring transportation has become a major challenge as many left the business during the pandemic and the gap between seniors and beginners is huge making it hard finding people. Never the less we didn't miss a show either it be in Australia, Europe or USA.
Gary, Ben and Julian from Wordstown Soundsystem after wrapping up the final recordings for their new album “Freedom”
Hardcore-Punk Veterans Darkest Hour celebrated 20 years with a documentary and a live show.
““When I couldn’t find the perfect actor for the lead role of Romeo, in my new operatic adaptation, Romeo e Giulietta, I turned to Mattias for help. The challenge I had was to find an actor outside the US that was not only a Tenor but also able to travel to Italy with very short notice. Through Mattias broad network he found me the perfect actor, from Sweden, and saved the Opera that was held in the world-famous La Scala Theater in Italy. I very much recommend Mattias for his ability to understand the specific needs that can come across within performing arts as well as his devotion to find the best solution.
International Opera Company
Karen Saliant, Founder and Director
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Finishing off the year after an intense year of touring around the world with Crown The Empire. This is Andy, Travis (Drumtech), Erik (Mon/Stage Manager), and me on top Diamond Head, Hawaii as part of a 3 day-off adventure before the last show of the year.